Neurodiagnostic Technologist 2 (EEG)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking Allied Health professionals to support diagnostic neurophysiological and cardiovascular testing within UVA Health. These roles involve providing essential patient care and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to enhance care delivery.

Responsibilities include performing dEEG and ECG tests to aid diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on safe, accurate procedures and teamwork in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited formal medical education program such as CVT, EMT, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Sonography, or Associate's Degree or greater in a Health Sciences related field.
• Radiography Technician preferred.
• Clinical patient care experience, 2 years or more strongly preferred.
• Maintains ACLS certifications; preparing for PALS; 6-month ACLS window if grandfathered.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic neurophysiological and cardiovascular testing to aid diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.
• Conduct digital EEG (dEEG) and ECG tests to evaluate brain activity and heart function.
• Assist healthcare professionals to ensure smooth clinical operations and patient care.

Education

CVT

EMT

Paramedic

Radiography

Respiratory Therapy

Sonography

Health Sciences degree

Assoc. Degree+

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.

These jobs are responsible for performing diagnostic neurophysiological and cardiovascular testing to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of neurological and cardiac conditions. This job family focuses on conducting digital electroencephalograms (dEEG) to evaluate brain activity and electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) to assess heart function.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited formal medical education program such as CVT, EMT, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Sonography, or Associate's Degree or greater in a Health Sciences related field. Radiography Technician preferred.

Experience: Clinical patient care experience, 2 years or more strongly preferred.

Licensure: Maintains certifications in ACLS. Preparing for certification in PALS, with manager discretion. If grandfathered at Clinician 2, there is a 6-month window to meet ACLS requirement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/walking, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100lbs. Ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time. May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids/infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $24.72 - $39.55 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.